William Andrews (comedian)

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William Andrews
Born (1977-10-10) 10 October 1977 (age 46)
Salisbury, Rhodesia (now Harare, Zimbabwe)
MediumStand-up comedy, television
NationalityBritish
SpouseAnna Crilly

William Andrews (born 10 October 1977 in Salisbury, now Harare, in the former British colony Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe) is a British actor and comedian.[1][2][3]

Andrews attended Edinburgh College of Art, where he gained a Bachelor of Arts in Photography.

He won The Tap Water Awards[4] for character standup comedy in the 2003 Edinburgh Fringe Festival performing as Tony Carter, a luckless Geordie. In 2007 he won a Scottish BAFTA[5] for his role in the television show Blowout.

He stars in the BBC TV children's comedy series Sorry, I've Got No Head, alongside David Armand, James Bachman, Marcus Brigstocke, Anna Crilly, Justin Edwards, Mel Giedroyc, Marek Larwood and Nick Mohammed. He also starred in Pixelface. William Andrews is a board member of The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society.

In 2022 he appeared as Josiah in an episode of Series 4 of Ghosts.[6]

Personal[edit]

Andrews is married to British actress and comedian Anna Crilly.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "William Andrews (V)". imdb.com. Retrieved 3 July 2009.
  2. ^ "William Andrews". Troika Talent. Retrieved 3 July 2009.
  3. ^ "WIll Andrews". Chortle. Retrieved 3 July 2009.
  4. ^ "2003 Winners". Tap Water Award. Retrieved 3 July 2009.
  5. ^ "Winners and Nominations BAFTA Scotland". BAFTA Scotland. Retrieved 3 July 2009.
  6. ^ Ghosts - Series 4: 2. Speak as ye choose, retrieved 23 September 2022